The great interest in biobanks, the related, substantial investments, and the expectations
connected with them raises the question of how to explain the relative successes and …

Whole genome sequencing is quickly becoming more affordable and accessible, with the
prospect of personal genome sequencing for under $1,000 now widely said to be in sight …

This anthology focuses on the ethical issues surrounding information control in the broadest
sense. Anglo-American institutions of intellectual property protect and restrict access to vast …

As a result of the increasing effectiveness of cancer screening and preventive interventions,
ethical issues, as well as legal liabilities, are increasingly associated with cancer genetic …

Patterns of disclosure of Huntington disease risk and genetic test results among family
members are important, but have been underexplored. We interviewed 21 individuals in …

Este artigo discute um caso de discriminação genética envolvendo uma atleta brasileira de
voleibol identificada como portadora do traço falciforme. O traço falciforme é uma das …

Epigenetics has the potential to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment in psychiatry,
especially child psychiatry, as it may offer the opportunity for early detection and prevention …

Policy makers have suggested that information about genetic risk factors, which are
associated with low risk and for which preventive strategies exist, should not be considered …

Over the past years, one of the most contentious topics in policy debates on genetics has
been the use of genetic testing in insurance. In the rush to confront concerns about potential …

Background: Genetic research has become an indispensable instrument for medical
research, and the subjects involved have both divergent and convergent interests. Objective …